Why you should consider a career as a canvasser
A canvassing career provides many benefits for the individual concerned about social change. Canvassing provides a rewarding job with integrity that has advancement, travel and growth potential.
- Work On Progressive Issues
- Learn about a wide range of issues including the fight for universal health care, to protect our environment, and for campaign finance reform
- Educate the public about issue campaigns
- Work for positive solutions
- Win tangible improvements for members
- The Canvass Provides Training
- Paid training
- One-on-one skill training and analysis
- Daily briefings
- Advanced training through regional and national conferences
- Opportunities For Career Growth
- Advance within the canvass to trainer, manager and director positions
- Learn skills fundamental to all non-profit work: issue advocacy, fundraising and member activation
- Travel as part of the national cross train program to build skills on the road
- Professional And Rewarding Job
- Paid training
- Full and part time schedules available
- Health and dental benefits available
- Paid sick, holiday, vacation, funeral and family leave
- Supportive and fun work environment
- Work With Great People
- Emphasis on building diverse staffs
- Working relationships with creative and talented people
- Teams of individuals with all levels of experience
- People who value social justice and democratic action
There are some people who believe that social change is a matter of calling a press conference...but social change has everything to do with canvassers knocking on a door, shaking a hand, meeting a person who you really need to talk to...